1 Samuel 12:18 cpdv — And Samuel cried out to the Lord, and the Lord sent thunder and rain on that day.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And Samuel cried out to the Lord, and the Lord sent thunder and rain on that day. "

— 1 Samuel 12:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 12:18 in Other Translations

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KJV
“So Samuel called unto the Lord; and the Lord sent thunder and rain that day: and all the people greatly feared the Lord and Samuel.”
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ASV
“So Samuel called unto Jehovah; and Jehovah sent thunder and rain that day: and all the people greatly feared Jehovah and Samuel. ”
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WEB
“So Samuel called to Yahweh; and Yahweh sent thunder and rain that day: and all the people greatly feared Yahweh and Samuel.”
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NET
“So Samuel called to the LORD, and the LORD made it thunder and rain that day. All the people were very afraid of both the LORD and Samuel.”
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DRB
“And Samuel cried unto the Lord, and the Lord sent thunder and rain that day.”
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BBE
“So Samuel made prayer to the Lord; and the Lord sent thunder and rain that day: and all the people were in fear of the Lord and of Samuel.”
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KJVA
“So Samuel called unto the Lord; and the Lord sent thunder and rain that day: and all the people greatly feared the Lord and Samuel.”
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1 Samuel 12 — Context

But if you will not listen to the voice of the Lord, but instead you provoke his words, then the hand of the Lord will be over you and over your fathers.

Therefore, stand now, and see this great thing, which the Lord will accomplish in your sight.

Is it not the harvest of the wheat today? I will call upon the Lord, and he will send thunder and rain. And you will know and see that you have done a great evil in the sight of the Lord, by petitioning for a king over you.”

And Samuel cried out to the Lord, and the Lord sent thunder and rain on that day.

And all the people feared the Lord and Samuel exceedingly. And all the people said to Samuel: “Pray, on behalf of your servants, to the Lord your God, so that we may not die. For we have added to all our sins this evil, that we would petition for a king.”

Then Samuel said to the people: “Do not be afraid. You have done all this evil. Yet truly, do not choose to withdraw from the back of the Lord. Instead, serve the Lord with all your heart.

And do not choose to turn aside after vanities, which will never benefit you, nor rescue you, since they are empty.

1 Samuel 12:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 12:18 say?

1 Samuel 12:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And Samuel cried out to the Lord, and the Lord sent thunder and rain on that day. ”

Where is 1 Samuel 12:18 in the Bible?

1 Samuel 12:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 12, verse 18.

Who wrote 1 Samuel?

1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.

What is the book of 1 Samuel about?

1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.

What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?

1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 12:18.

What translation should I read 1 Samuel 12:18 in?

1 Samuel 12:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 1 Samuel 12:18?

1 Samuel 12:18 reads (CPDV): “And Samuel cried out to the Lord, and the Lord sent thunder and rain on that day. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

1 Samuel 12:18 cpdv — And Samuel cried out to the Lord, and the Lord sent thunder and rain on that day.

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